cybrain/ShutterstockBefore you buy something, or visit a new restaurant, or see a new film, you may be tempted to check out the online reviews. Researching what strangers think of the things we might like has become a familiar part of the modern consumer experience.
But how can we know which reviews to trust? Which ones are written by honest customers sharing their genuine experiences, and which ones are posted with ulterior motives?
North Carolina’s Triad was built on tobacco, textiles and furniture. Now it’s trying to forge a new economy from more highly skilled manufacturing.
Regulator brings criminal proceedings against hedge fund, its founder Simon Sadler and former trader Daniel LaRocca
Wall Street bank had been among most aggressive in lobbying for removal of EU-era limit
British bank is subscale, were BBVA to want to generate some UK growth, and a sale makes more sense
Insurers are starting to pay up for the collapse of the Key Bridge in March
Asset manager seeks to expand further beyond core business of arranging finance for private equity groups
The UK export figures were driven by services – but there are ways the goods sector could catch up.
With the cost of living continuing to be named by Greek voters as their top concern, the main opposition party SYRIZA has tabled draft legislation aimed at suppressing inflation and tackling profiteering.
Kavish Kataria complains of losing his bonuses and claims his options trades made money
